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Commons · Question 99136 · Tabled 10 Dec 2025 · Ministry of Justice · Official record

Answered 15 Dec 2025

Question

Asked by Freddie van Mierlo

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what steps he is taking to improve access to legal aid in short notice cases.

Answer

Answered by Sarah Sackman, 15 Dec 2025

We recognise that in certain circumstances individuals may need to access legal aid services urgently and the Government provides specific support to facilitate this.In criminal legal aid, those who are to be interviewed under caution by the police are en...

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